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Sibanye Stillwater

Mine Engineer 1-3

Big Timber, MT · On-site

$81K - $101K/yr

Mine planning includes stope and access design, along with stope infrastructure requirements. Infrastructure encompasses but is not limited to ventilation boreholes, muck passes, mine drainage, and ...

Crucible ETN

Mine Engineer

Strawberry Plains, TN · On-site

Work closely with Mine Operations, Geology, Survey, Geotech and Mine Design when developing the mine plans and schedule * Undertaking regular Underground site visits to ensure that execution is ...

Sibanye Stillwater

Mine Engineer 1-3

MT · On-site

$81K - $101K/yr

Mine planning includes stope and access design, along with stope infrastructure requirements. Infrastructure encompasses but is not limited to ventilation boreholes, muck passes, mine drainage, and ...

P&C Recruiting and HR

ID · On-site

$101K - $139K/yr

Mine design, mine access and development, mining methods, equipment selection, mine planning (short and long term), cut-off grade determination, backfill methods, mine services and ventilation

Origin Mining Company

Mine Engineer

Golden Valley, AZ · On-site

Design and coordinate drill and blast programs to support efficient rock fragmentation and mining performance. * Develop and maintain ore stockpile, waste dump, and haul road designs to optimize ...

Origin Mining Company

Mine Engineer

Golden Valley, AZ · On-site

The Mine Engineer is responsible for providing technical engineering support for the safe ... Design and coordinate drill and blast programs to support efficient rock fragmentation and mining ...

Turner Mining Group

Senior Mine Engineer

Elko, NV · Hybrid

$100K - $138K/yr

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mine Engineer - Long Range to develop, maintain, and optimize ... Design open pits, waste rock storage facilities, haul roads, and stormwater drainage systems.

Excelsior Mining, Inc.

Chief Mine Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

Design * Develop and maintain strategic mine plans, annual plans, and life-of-mine schedules. * Lead pit optimization, phase design, pushback development, and mine sequencing activities. * Ensure ...

Jerritt Canyon

Sr. Mine Planning Engineer

Elko, NV · On-site

Provide technical leadership in drill and blast design, stope design, and underground sequencing to optimize safety, productivity, and cost performance.Support and contribute to life-of-mine (LOM ...

Turner Mining Group

Senior Mining Engineer

Brawley, CA · On-site

$111K - $153K/yr

Utilizes planning software for mine design, mine planning, dump and leach pad design. * Utilizes planning software to estimate economic pit shells for design and reporting reserves/resources.

Jerritt Canyon

Sr. Mine Planning Engineer

Elko, NV · On-site

Lead and support underground mine planning activities, including design, sequencing, scheduling, and optimization of mining operations. * Partner with the Operations and Geology teams to develop ...

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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for mine design in the United States is $89,183.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,500.00 and $109,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Mine Design vs Mine Planning?

AspectMine DesignMine Planning
Primary FocusCreating detailed layouts and engineering plans for mine developmentScheduling and optimizing extraction processes and resource utilization
Required SkillsGeotechnical knowledge, CAD skills, engineering principlesProject management, data analysis, scheduling software
Work EnvironmentField visits, design offices, collaboration with geologists and engineersOffice-based, project timelines, coordination with operations

Mine Design involves developing detailed plans for mine layout and engineering, focusing on safety and feasibility. Mine Planning concentrates on scheduling and optimizing extraction activities to maximize efficiency and profitability. Both roles are essential in the mining industry and often work closely together to ensure successful mine operations.

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Infographic showing various Mine Design job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,183 per year, or $42.9 per hour.

Mine Engineer 1-3

Sibanye Stillwater

Big Timber, MT • On-site

$81K - $101K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

Engineer 1, 2, or 3 - Mine
Location:
East Boulder Mine - McLeod, MT
Schedule:
5x2, 4x3 - 9-hour days
Job Responsibilities and Duties:
Provide engineering support for production stope designs and short-range planning. Mine planning includes stope and access design, along with stope infrastructure requirements. Infrastructure encompasses but is not limited to ventilation boreholes, muck passes, mine drainage, and electrical installations. Mining methods include ramp and fill, cut and fill (both mechanized and slusher supported), uphole longhole stopes, and underhand mining with paste backfill. Mine planning includes assessment of ground control needs (in conjunction with rock mechanics engineers), ventilation assessments (in conjunction with ventilation engineer), geological constraints or opportunities (with production geologists), and estimations of economic viability against varying operating parameters. Prepare yearly production budgets, monthly and quarterly forecasts, manpower budgets, and reconcile forecasts with achievements.
Qualifications and Skills:
Required:
  • Leadership qualities including character, teamwork, communication, business sense and vision.
  • Strong focus on safety while completing all tasks.
  • Familiarity with rock mechanics and mine ventilation principles.
  • Strong computer skills in AutoCAD, Excel, and Word.
  • Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
  • Basic understanding of MSHA regulations.
  • Proven ability to work within a team-based environment.
  • Working knowledge and experience with mine modeling software.
  • Working knowledge and understanding of cost and schedule variance.

Preferred:
  • Proven short-range mine planning and scheduling experience.
  • Proficient use of Deswik mine design/scheduling software package.

Education and Experience:
  • BS in Mine Engineering or equivalent with 1-5 years engineering experience, or 5-8 years equivalent working experience.

Sibanye-Stillwater is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions at Sibanye-Stillwater are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation or preference, marital or family status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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